Prepare for a new career sooner than you think
Dental Assistants can make a real difference for a patient when they visit the dentist. Whether welcoming clients with a smile, maintaining the back-office or assisting the dentist in a procedure; a dental assistant can help put a smile on everyone's face.
Tampa Dental Assistant Program Overview
Dental assistants do some of everything in the dental office. From updating patient records to sterilizing instruments and assisting the dentist and hygienist during procedures, their role is versatile, fast-paced, and can make a real difference in the lives of patients. With Concorde in Tampa, you can be ready to pursue a dental assistant career in months, not years. Learn the foundations of dental care and front office operations in this diploma program.
- Curriculum includes an externship so you gain real-world experience.
- Complete your diploma in, as few as 8-months of study.
- Train and acquire your CPR license.
- Prepare to acquire a Florida Dental Radiology License and Expanded Functions Certificate.
Now Enrolling
Concorde's Tampa campus is seeking dedicated students who want to:
- Learn to help dentists and dental hygienists deliver quality care and maintain office operations
- Prepare for career opportunities in private practices, clinics, cosmetic dentistry, and more
- Complete the diploma in as few as 88-months
Get started by scheduling an in-person or virtual Career Planning Session to explore if the dental assistant program is right for you!
**Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projected national growth in job openings for dental assistants 2022-2032 https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants Projections are national. Local job market demand may vary.
Externships are a non-paid in-person learning experience, who's length and location may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee externship placement, graduation, post-externship employment or salary outcomes.
Curriculum
From Front-desk to Chairside
Concorde Orlando's dental assistant diploma teaches foundational concepts of dentistry, including anatomy, physiology and the different dental specialties. You’ll learn to take impressions, assist during procedures, and how to keep the front office operating efficiently.
Dental Assistants Learn
- Introduction to Dental Assisting & Dental Terminology
- Dental Specialties
- Materials & Procedures
- Patient Care & Management
- Diagnostics & Orthodontics
- Dental Radiology
Hands-On Dental Assistant Education
Concorde's dental assisting curriculum combines theory with practice. You'll learn the foundational theories and apply them in a lab setting on-campus. When ready, you will hone those skills in the field on an externship.
- Taking patient histories and vital signs (blood pressure, etc.)
- Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment
- passing instruments to the dentist during procedures
- Using suction to remove fluids from patients mouths during procedures
- Educate patients about proper oral hygiene
- Maintain patient records and appointment schedules
- Generate patient bills and process payments
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Lab Hours
Practice On-Campus
Students will complete on-campus labs including simulations and patient care settings.
Career Outlook
Dental Assisting is a Career with Smiles
Dental assistants provide chairside support to dentists during procedures and ensure that the dental office's operations run smoothly. They're often the first people patients meet when they arrive at the practice and the last people they see on their way out.
What Dental Assistants Do
Dental assistants work with patient and dentists to ensure that procedures are safe and that office procedures such as appointment scheduling, referrals and payments operate efficiently.
- Taking patient histories & vital signs
- Sterilizing dental instruments & equipment
- Supporting dentists & hygienists during procedures
- Using suction to remove fluids from patients' mouths during procedures
- Educating patients about proper oral hygiene
- Maintaining patient records and appointment schedules
- Generating patient bills & processing payments
Address and Hours
Tampa Campus
4202 W. Spruce
Tampa, Florida 33607
FX: (813) 872-6884
Campus Hours of Operation
| Monday | 8 am - 7 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am - 7 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am - 7 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am - 7 pm |
| Friday | 8 am - 4 pm |
| Saturday | By Appointment |
| Sunday | Closed |
Financial Aid
As part of our commitment to your success, Concorde ensures that you have access to comprehensive information and guidance in navigating the financial aid process. Concorde offers financial aid and scholarship programs to those who qualify.
The Pacific Dental Services Foundation is proud to offer the "Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship," named after Dr. Carolyn Ghazal’s dedication to improving the lives of those in need, and created to provide tuition assistance to individuals with a desire to serve and provide excellent patient care.
The scholarship is awarded based on applicant excellence, as well as financial need.
To apply for consideration please ask your admissions representative for more information.
Award Amount: $5,000
Scholarship Deadlines:
- February 1st
- May 1st
- August 1st
- November 1st
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
- Currently Enrolled in a Concorde Assistant Diploma Program.
- Answer two short-essay questions (500 words or less).
- For additional consideration, create a short video answering the essay questions, upload to Instagram™ with #pdsfscholarship and tag @pdsfoundation. State full name and school in video.
- Complete Scholarship Application.
***Scholarship selection is through a third-party, Concorde does not guarantee award or eligibility. Application for scholarship does not guarantee enrollment or graduation into Concorde, nor employment and subsequent salary by any party including Pacific Dental.
Accreditation
Accreditation and licensure are an important part of an academic institution’s operation. Visit our Accreditations and Licensure page for more details about our accreditations and licensure.
Flordia State Board of Dentistry: Approved
The Dental Assistant program is approved by the Florida State Board of Dentistry to certify dental assisting students in expanded duties and radiology. Department of Health, Board of Dentistry: 4052 Bald Cypress Way; Bin C-08, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258; 850-488-0595.
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